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L'Homme Idéal Parfum vs Of True Minds

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 1,535 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Of True Minds takes 2 of 3 categories.

  • L'Homme Idéal Parfum

    Choose it for a almond and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus.

  • Of True Minds

    Choose it for a patchouli and amber character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

L'Homme Idéal Parfum1/3
Of True Minds2/3
Ratings & consensus
L'Homme Idéal Parfum
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Not scored
Sillage & projection
Not scored
Value for money
Not scored
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Of True Minds
Fragranxe ranking
Of True Minds

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance
L'Homme Idéal ParfumGuerlain
Of True MindsLiis
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.44/ 5 · 1,392 votes
3.15/ 5 · 143 votes
Have 27%Had 8%Want 64%
Category winnerL'Homme Idéal ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

17%Love
29%Like
15%Ok
28%Dislike
10%Hate

143 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ LongevityN/A
〰 SillageN/A
♥ Love / hateN/A
⏱ Longevity66
〰 Sillage52
♥ Love / hate54
Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price valueN/A
¤ Price value41
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
almond100%
fruity92%
leather84%
musky77%
animalic69%
patchouli61%
patchouli100%
amber92%
woody84%
warm spicy77%
almond69%
earthy61%
Scent match28%Clearly different · both almond and patchouli

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Notes
AmarettoLeatherMuskPatchouli

No top / heart / base split published

Notes
PatchouliAmarettoSuedeBenzoinOrrisNutmegLabdanum

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerOf True MindsLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring35
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day49
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men28
Unisex57
Women15
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,893

PerfumerDelphine Jelk

Launched—

Reviews183

Overall rank#18,092

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews28

Category winnerOf True MindsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Homme Idéal Parfum by Guerlain delivers a warm, nutty aroma built around amaretto, supple leather, and dark patchouli. Created by perfumer Delphine Jelk, this oriental woody scent introduces a boozy, almond character right from the start. A clean musk cushions the deeper base, keeping the composition smooth rather t…

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Liis Of True Minds takes an adventurous turn away from the brand's usual airy musks, plunging straight into a warm blend of boozy amaretto, warm nutmeg, and dark earthy patchouli. From the first spritz, a rich splash of almond liqueur meets dry spice before mellowing into buttery suede and powdery orris root. The base…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, L'Homme Idéal Parfum or Of True Minds?

Of True Minds takes 2 of 3 categories. L'Homme Idéal Parfum is rated 4.44/5 from 1,392 votes; Of True Minds is rated 3.15/5 from 143 votes. Choose L'Homme Idéal Parfum for a almond and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Choose Of True Minds for a patchouli and amber character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Do L'Homme Idéal Parfum and Of True Minds smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share almond and patchouli accords. Common notes include Amaretto and Patchouli.

Is L'Homme Idéal Parfum or Of True Minds better for summer or winter?

Of True Minds suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Homme Idéal Parfum and Of True Minds?

L'Homme Idéal Parfum features Amaretto, Leather, Musk and Patchouli. Of True Minds features Patchouli, Amaretto, Suede, Benzoin and Orris.

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